Vocabulary Entry

tackiness

|noun • adjective

noun

The state or quality of being tacky; an undesirable stickiness or vulgarity.

Example Sentences

"The tackiness of the décor made the event feel cheap."

"His jokes were filled with a certain tackiness that didn’t resonate well with the audience."

"The tackiness of the fabric made the dress unwearable."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The tacky glue left a residue on my hands."

"She wore a tacky outfit that drew unwanted attention."

"The tacky design of the webpage discouraged visitors."